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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 229.36 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 229.36 and 44.69 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 229.36 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/229.36 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 229.36 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 10,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,250.10/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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